David Williams was drafted No. 23 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Florida. 128 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #23
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 128
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4426th at Florida
The pick
How David Williams came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
128 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Games played
- 128
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4426th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3580% of career value
- Final season
- 19978 years after the draft
Around pick 23
Who came off the board on either side of David Williams.
Miami
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh
Florida in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named David Williams
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Arkansas
Illinois College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Williams in the 1989 NFL Draft
David Williams is a Offensive tackle out of Florida selected No. 23 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1989 NFL Draft. 128 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was David Williams drafted?
David Williams was selected No. 23 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/david-williams.
What college did David Williams play for?
David Williams played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did David Williams's NFL career turn out?
128 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/david-williams.